Goya's Ghosts Details

[Highly rated reviewer]

As much a political historical piece, as a biography of Goya.

If you are reading this because you might be interested in seeing period style semi-fact based dramas, this is brilliantly done, and should be a a mustn't miss for you !... If you are not completely into historically fascinating period pieces then this still might keep you interested, but you may find it a bit drawn out.

Highlighting the fluctuating fortunes of Spain in the 1800's, and the life of artist Goya appointed to the court of King Carlos IV, the film exposes the inquisition and its horrific 'witch hunt' inquisitors and the changes brought by the invasion by Napoleons French forces and onto the English who invaded shortly after.

It is as much an historical political piece as a biography of Goya, and is very good indeed at what it does. Well worth watching.

I was most pleasantly surprised

Good character acting and fine cinematography. It is a lovely and sensational movie that touched my heart very much. We are no angels, and there is no point in pretending to be some kind of God or Hero which you are not. But we are what we are! People who liked V for Vendetta shouldn't miss this.